Stephen S T Bradley

Belfast, United Kingdom

About Stephen S T Bradley

A CONNECTION WITH PLACE. “My work takes flight when I encounter skies reminiscent of those in Turner paintings, which I then interpret digitally, resulting in images depicting ethereal and ghostlike skies that loom over subservient landscapes below." DISCOVERY OF THE ABSTRACT – "As I continue on this journey of discovery I find myself drawn to the abstract, where shape, direction and tone within the sky space take precedence over that below, taking me to a place where fantasy and instinct lead me to new creative discoveries.” Limited editions in private collections in Manhattan USA, London UK and Munich Germany. Reportage portfolio acquired by NI Museums (Ulster Museum), Belfast. I am humbled that fans, and owners, of my work include Vogue picture editor Alessia Glaviano, actors Michael Sheen, Zoe Wanamaker, Adrian Lester, and Emmanuelle Beart (Mission Impossible movie, female lead), Guillermo Solana, Artistic Director, Museo Thyssen-Bornemusza, Madrid and movie producer Carrie Comerford, Manhattan. A PROFESSIONAL LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER, my clients have included - Coca Cola USA, Dunlop Sports, CitiBank, Home Depot, Diageo, Newsweek, London Times, New York Times, Washington Post, L A Times, Home Depot, Diageo, and advertising agencies J Walter Thompson, and BBDO. MY CONNECTION WITH PLACE occurred recently (2015), when I submitted myself to the elements, light and landscapes of Ireland, the country of my birth (and then Georgia, USA, where I lived for 6 years) – resulting in an immersive connection with place, as I engage with the primordial soul of the landscapes I explore.” peace, Stephen S T Bradley

Education:

Belfast College of Art and Design; Photography

Exhibitions:

IFAC, NYC - 2017
1608 Gallery, Bushmills, N. Irl - 2018
Yard Gallery, Hollywood - 2019
RUA 2016, Belfast Museum (group)
Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

Ulster Museum Permanent Collection - Nov 2017

World Press Photo (annual) - 1981

NI News Photographer of the Year (1981 and 1982)